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Arkansas TEACH and WAGE$ Evaluations

Overview

The following reports detail findings from the multi-year evaluation of the TEACH and WAGE$ programs in Arkansas, which are designed to reduce turnover among early education professionals.

Year 1: TEACH & WAGE$

The year 1 evaluations of the TEACH and WAGE$ programs were designed to get a baseline understanding of participants’ and employers’ experiences. In years 2 and 3, we will conduct additional studies comparing outcomes of those in the programs to outcomes of those who were not to evaluate the impacts more thoroughly.

TEACH Results:

Cover of AR-TEACH Final Report

TEACH Combined Results in Brief, 2025

TEACH Graduates Full Report, 2025

TEACH Employers Full Report, 2025

 

 

WAGE$ Results:

WAGE$ Combined Results in Brief, 2025

WAGE$ Recipients Full Report, 2025

WAGE$ Employers Full Report, 2025

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